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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 465.64 and 291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 465.64 and 291.01 is: 401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 465.64 = 291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/465.64 = 291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 465.64 × 291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 135,505.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,505.90/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.25

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